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Iran Threatens World Cup Boycott Amid US-Israel Conflict

3/25/2026

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Iran has threatened to boycott its World Cup matches in the United States due to the US-Israel war.
New Zealand players expressed willingness to play Iran outside the United States if necessary.
Iran's participation remains in doubt.
The United Kingdom condemned alleged Iranian missile attacks on a US-UK base in Diego Garcia.
The United States plans to deploy 3,000 soldiers to the Middle East as Iran warns of retaliation.

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Iran has threatened to boycott its World Cup matches in the United States due to the US-Israel war.
New Zealand players expressed willingness to play Iran outside the United States if necessary.
Iran's participation remains in doubt.
The United Kingdom condemned alleged Iranian missile attacks on a US-UK base in Diego Garcia.
The United States plans to deploy 3,000 soldiers to the Middle East as Iran warns of retaliation.